The Shift in Vietnamese Strategy Toward China in the South China Sea

• In Event: Public Opinion and Partisanship in Foreign Policy

Brief Overview

There are evidences that lead us to believe that Vietnam's strategy toward China shifted from 'hedging' to 'soft balancing' in the late 2010's. However, this shift seemed to be a bit delayed, with China being assertive since 2008. So, why the delay?

Author

• Junho Moon, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies